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1943 Map of Ballinger Canyon, 1975 Print
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1943 Map of Ballinger Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Cuyama Valley and the surrounding high desert terrain are the focus of this mid-century survey, conducted during the height of World War II. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems and high peaks like Pattiway and Pelato, which tower over the arid corridors of Cienaga Canyon and Ballinger Canyon. Small outposts and landmarks such as Klipstein Ranch and Camp Dix provide evidence of sparse settlement and ranching operations at the edge of the Los Padres National Forest. The map also captures several county lines meeting in this remote stretch, including the junctions of Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. Surface water is represented by Bitterwater and Bitter Creek, while specific locales like Adobe, Clay, and Cuyama mark the transit routes across the valley floor, revealing a landscape where geology and geography dictate human movement.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain